Tapes is a municipality in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil, near to Porto Alegre. It is good for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing. Tapes Tapes is a city located on the shores of Lagoa dos Patos, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Known as "The Girlfriend of the Lagoon," Tapes enjoys a privileged location, with a stretch of land known as the "lagoon's bag."